Recombinant Factor VIIa (NovoSeven) for Traumatic Coagulopathy
Factor VIIa in trauma: review of the literature and recommendations for use
Recombinant Factor VIIa is a novel therapy for the treatment of traumatic coagulopathy. This article reviews the current literature and gives recommendations for use based on current best evidence.
Emergency Department Thoracotomy
Indications and technique of resuscitative thoracotomy
Emergency department thoractomy is performed in the emergency room for patients in traumatic arrest or profoundly shocked. This article discusses the indications for emergency department thoracotomy and describes the operative technique and resuscitative management of these patients.
Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma (FAST)
A primer on the FAST exam
A primer on the FAST ultrasound examination.
Tension Pneumothorax
The diagnosis and management of tension pneumothorax.
Diagnosis and management of tension pneumothorax.
Simple Pneumothorax
The diagnosis and management of simple pneumothorax.
Diagnosis and management of simple pneumothorax.
Patch Angioplasty
Patch angioplasty is used to repair a partial disruption of a vessel wall or longitudinal incision, where simple suture would result in narrowing of the vessel. The arteriotomy below was made in the common femoral artery as part of a procedure to remove clot from the external iliac artery
Combined Vascular & Skeletal Trauma
Eric Frykberg discusses the management of these complex injuries.
